DC's Absolute Universe is in full swing, with more series on the way. If you're unfamiliar, the Absolute Universe is a publishing initiative by the comics publisher that gives some of the best talents in comics free reign with their most prominent characters without the limitations of preexisting lore. What does this mean? In Absolute Batman, legendary Batman writer Scott Snyder was able to explore Bruce Wayne/Batman from a fresh perspective—what if Bruce wasn't a billionaire playboy and didn't have his hi-tech gadgets?
Absolute Batman #9 Is Out Now
The first arc of this new series is available for preorder on Amazon now and is available August 5. The second arc started back with issue #7 with a new take on Mr. Freeze, and issue #9 is available now. This kicks off a new take on the classic Batman villain Bane, who still sports his hulking luchador look and Venom enhancements, but has new motivations and an interesting connection to Alfred Pennyworth.
IGN had the opportunity to sit down with the creators of Absolute Batman, writer Scott Snyder and artist Nick Dragotta. In our interview, the creators talked about Bane's imposing stature and equally impressive level of intelligence: “Bane, the one thing I'll say is he's really big. That's it,” Snyder said. “People were like, ‘Oh, he's going to be small.’ He's not going to be small. He's not small. We wanted someone who makes Bruce's silhouette look smaller.” Absolute Batman #9 also introduces this world's versions of Dick Grayson, who isn't quite Robin/Nightwing yet, and Deathstroke.
Absolute Batman #9 is 32 pages and is available now on Kindle for $4.99 and on sale at Amazon for $19.89 (33% off).
Amazon Also Has a Buy One, Get One 50% Off Sale on Batman Comics
If you're looking for other Batman comics or graphic novels to read, Amazon is currently having a big buy one, get one 50% off sale that includes a ton of great Batman options. We've gathered some of the best ones below:
Myles Obenza is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow him on Bluesky @mylesobenza.bsky.social.
